i have been observing for years about our beloved Renderosity, and it seems there are at least two types of people here --maybe more.  I appreciate the people that want Renderosity to be purely art with high end artistry, which doesn't leave any room for beginners, or even intermediate artists.  Renderosity definitely welcomes everyone, and I truly appreciate that.  But throughout my time on Renderosity, there are always people commenting that there is too much of a "buddy system" and for photography or art that more belongs on a person's refrigerator rather than uploaded on Rendersoty.  Why not just split the galleries and have one for the upper crust artistry that some demand?  This would require monitoring, of course.  Then there could be the section for the Hoi Palloi  --the common masses that only want to share their experiences to their friends, while they are learning their art form, software, or even their camera.  This way, the people that keep saying, "I only comment on the images I like" can go to the artist section (which has to be earned)... and no beginners allowed, and then can leave us learners, and experiments in peace.  Just a suggestion.  Also, I would suggest R'osity could charge the upper crust triple the amount for membership  to get into their side of the gallery. 

This is presented with some seriousness, but that last bit I could not resist.  ;c)

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Art By Charlene
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